Posts Tagged:Los Angeles Times

John Jordan got his first taste of politics when he ran for vice president of his fifth-grade class. He wasn’t the most popular kid in class. He wasn’t even aware of the cliques that favored his rivals. He lost. “I was two votes short, out of 27,” said Jordan, in an interview at Jordan Winery’s…

This whitewashed two-story in Venice riffs contemporary and farmhouse styles with a twin-gable roofline, vertical siding and a small front porch set off the front entrance to the home. A chef’s kitchen complete with pendant lighting and Carrara marble countertops anchors the open-area floor plan. On the second floor, a private balcony set off the…

by Neal J. Leitereg A polished steel staircase, a stylish gas fireplace and a streamlined aesthetic lend an industrial vibe to this newly built contemporary home in Mar Vista. Designed for year-round entertaining, the home’s sliding glass doors open formal living spaces to a large deck space. Off of the master suite, a private balcony…

by Neal J. Leitereg Soft interiors and vibrant hardwood form the base for this minimalist reimagining in Mar Vista. Offering a balance of indoor-outdoor lifestyle that has become all-but-standard in Southern California, the contemporary, designed by Studio ARKH, complements a sunlit floor plan with an entertainer’s patio and secluded deck space. Location: 3423 Colonial Ave.,…